Frequently Asked Questions

Any recruiter can sign-up for Upside Talent, however, there are two stages of verification that helps companies better identify who they’d like to work with. There are badges for those that have a) been vetted by Upside Talent and b) have 3 references from past clients.

Prices are set by our recruiters, and vary based on search type, length, and time sensitivity, as well as expertise. Search length is also determined by our recruiters based on their level of comfort with the industry, role, and geography, among others

We aim to show you the recruiters that are best fit for your recruiting needs. If there is not a great fit (80% match of greater), we will show you those that may not be ideal for your search but may have the skills to complete it anyhow given that they may be able to leverage their network for help.

Yes. One of the benefits of Upside Talent is the ability to work with a recruiter to get a better sense of their abilities before committing to hiring. For recurring part-time work (with an individual or agency), we can establish a bi-weekly payment agreement. For placement of full-time hires, we charge 20% of the first year’s salary.

Yes. There are two ways one can go about this. You can hire one of the boutique firms on the platform, or you can build your own custom team of recruiters. If you choose to create a custom team, all recruiters must agree to the proposal.